The student also sustained severe injuries to his face, which have left him disfigured.

His mother, Sandy Mar, and friends, Katie Franklin and Amberjade Webber, are raising money for him to have cosmetic surgery, which they say will help Steven look more like he did before and will restore his confidence.

Amberjade (L) and Katie (R) with Steven at the John Radcliffe hospital

The facial reconstruction procedure will cost £30,000 and any extra money will go towards finding a ground-floor flat, which is fully wheelchair-accessible.